THOMAS RHETT BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

 

Thomas Rhett is an American country singer and songwriter born on March 30, 1990, in Valdosta, Georgia. The son of 1990s country hitmaker Rhett Akins, he has built one of the most consistent careers in modern country music, with 20 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, a run led by his signature song "Die a Happy Man", and a busy 2026 headlining run on the Soundtrack to Life Tour.

Early Life

Thomas Rhett Akins Jr. was born on March 30, 1990, in Valdosta, Georgia, and was raised in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He is the oldest son of Rhett Akins, a singer-songwriter who had a run of country hits in the 1990s. Growing up around songwriting and touring, he nevertheless did not seriously consider following his father into music until his senior year of high school. He began his career writing songs for other artists before signing to Big Machine Records' Valory Music imprint as a recording artist in his own right.

Career

His debut album, It Goes Like This, arrived in 2013, and his second album, Tangled Up (2015), brought his breakthrough. Its single "Die a Happy Man" spent 17 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and won Song of the Year at both the 2016 CMA Awards and the 2016 ACM Awards. Further No. 1 singles followed, including "Crash and Burn", "T-Shirt", "Marry Me", "Life Changes", "Look What God Gave Her", "What's Your Country Song" and "Mamaw's House".

Life Changes (2017) debuted at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200, making him the first country act to top that chart in 2017. He has since released Center Point Road (2019), Country Again: Side A (2021), Where We Started (2022) and About a Woman (2024). In total, he has scored 20 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart — more than any other artist in the chart's history — from 21 singles that have charted there. He has earned four Grammy nominations, including two for Best Country Album, in 2017 and 2019, and was named ACM Male Vocalist of the Year in 2017.

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Recent Work

His 2026 headlining run, the Soundtrack to Life Tour, launched on July 9, 2026, at GEODIS Park in Nashville, in a co-headlining stadium show with pop star Niall Horan. The tour has visited more than 20 cities. The US leg closed in Omaha on October 24, 2026, and the tour continues with Las Vegas dates on December 10 and 12, 2026, followed by a UK leg in 2027, including Manchester on April 22, 2027. More on the co-headliner is in the Niall Horan biography.

His 2026 releases have included a collaboration with Marshmello and a rendition of "Georgia on My Mind", along with the new single "Be There in a Minute". A deluxe edition of About a Woman followed in October 2025. For more awards-season coverage, see the 60th CMA Awards 2026 performers news.

Personal Life

Thomas Rhett has been married to Lauren Akins since 2012. "Die a Happy Man" was written for Lauren, and she appears in its music video. The couple are parents to five children — four daughters and a son, Brave Elijah, who was born in February 2026.

Watch the Official Video

Watch the official video for "Die a Happy Man" below.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Thomas Rhett?

Thomas Rhett was born on March 30, 1990, in Valdosta, Georgia, making him 36 years old as of November 2026.

How many No. 1 songs does Thomas Rhett have?

He has 20 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart — more than any other artist in the chart's history. In total, 21 of his singles have charted there.

What is Thomas Rhett's biggest song?

"Die a Happy Man" is widely regarded as his biggest song. Released in 2015, it spent 17 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and won Song of the Year at the 2016 CMA Awards and ACM Awards.

What is the 2026 Soundtrack to Life Tour?

It is Thomas Rhett's 2026 headlining tour, launched on July 9, 2026, at GEODIS Park in Nashville, in a co-headlining stadium show with Niall Horan. The tour has visited more than 20 cities and continues with Las Vegas dates on December 10 and 12, 2026, followed by a UK leg in 2027.